Bolivar Primary serves 589 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bolivar Primary's student population of 589 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bolivar Primary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bolivar Primary?
589 students attend Bolivar Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bolivar Primary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolivar Primary?
Bolivar Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bolivar Primary offer ?
Bolivar Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Bolivar Primary part of?
Bolivar Primary is part of Bolivar R-I School District.
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